Eskom says in April SA reduced electricity use by 7%
By Ilhaam Hoosain
13 May 2008
South Africans saved up to 7% in electricity demand last month. Jacob Maroga, Eskom's chief executive, announced after briefing President Thabo Mbeki and a Presidential Special Joint Working group on the present state of electricity supply in the country.
According to the SABC a statement issued by the Presidency read: "The meeting urged the public to accelerate electricity savings in order to avert resumption in load shedding as the current savings, though welcome, are below the 10% target."
Maroga said planned electricity cuts were suspended on the basis of the progress made toward meeting the 10% target and a review of the most effective approach to achieve savings.
Mbeki would form an advisory council, which he would chair, to ensure the implementation of the National Electricity Response plan.
13 May 2008
South Africans saved up to 7% in electricity demand last month. Jacob Maroga, Eskom's chief executive, announced after briefing President Thabo Mbeki and a Presidential Special Joint Working group on the present state of electricity supply in the country.
According to the SABC a statement issued by the Presidency read: "The meeting urged the public to accelerate electricity savings in order to avert resumption in load shedding as the current savings, though welcome, are below the 10% target."
Maroga said planned electricity cuts were suspended on the basis of the progress made toward meeting the 10% target and a review of the most effective approach to achieve savings.
Mbeki would form an advisory council, which he would chair, to ensure the implementation of the National Electricity Response plan.
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